JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 204

1,016.

Which of the following associations is an example of mutualism

A.

hydra viridis and zoochlorellae

B.

human and lice

C.

shark and remora fish

D.

bread and rhizopus stolonifer

Correct answer is A

Mutualism describes a type of mutually beneficial relationship between organisms of different species. It is a symbiotic relationship in which two different species interact with and in some cases, totally rely on one another for survival. Zoochlorellae often colour their hosts green while the feeding of the hydra aids in the growth of the algae.

1,017.

The major consequence of bush burning in an ecosystem is

A.

the loss of water

B.

the loss of biological diversity

C.

a decrease in animal population

D.

an increase in soil fertility

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,018.

The transmission of impulses along a nerve fibre is characterized by

A.

hormonal and temperature changes

B.

electrical and ionic changes

C.

hormonal changes

D.

electrostatic changes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,019.

During ovulation, an egg is released from the

A.

corpus luteum

B.

ovarian funnel

C.

graafian follicle

D.

fallopian tube

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,020.

A plant parenchyma cell also acts as a supporting tissue when it

A.

becomes flaccid

B.

contains crystals

C.

becomes turgid

D.

is pigmented

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.